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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.83, 14,122.61 and 2,841.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.83, 14,122.61 and 2,841.01 is: 4,261.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.83 : 14,122.61 = 2,841.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.83/14,122.61 = 2,841.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.83x = 14,122.61 × 2,841.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.83x = 40,122,476.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,122,476.24/9,414.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.63

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